Description
HP EliteBook 840 G7 – 14 inch Intel 10th Gen Core i5
The EliteBook 840 G7 is a premium 14″ business laptop introduced in mid-2020. It combines a sleek, lightweight aluminum chassis with military-grade durability and fan-favorite styling — some reviewers liken it to a MacBook in refinement yet “charming in its own right” .
Weighing around 1.35 kg (2.98 lb) and measuring just ~17.9 mm thick, it’s built for professionals on the go .
Performance & Internals
Processor: 10th Gen Intel Core i5‑10310U (quad-core, 1.7 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz turbo, 6 MB cache)
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated
Memory & Storage: 8 GB DDR4 RAM and 256 GB NVMe SSD — easily upgradeable (one SODIMM slot + one M.2 slot)
Ideal for office apps, web browsing, multimedia, and light multitasking; still praised as “fantastic” for everyday productivity .
Display
Panel: 14″ Full HD (1920×1080), non-touch, IPS
Quality: Excellent viewing angles, ~450 nits brightness, ~97% sRGB, no PWM — bright, vibrant and color-accurate .
Battery & Connectivity
Battery Life: Close to 10 hours of typical office work — enough for an 8‑hour workday on the go .
Wireless: Includes Wi‑Fi 6 (Intel AX201) and optional LTE/4G modem .
Ports:
2× Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C), 2× USB‑A 3.1
HDMI 1.4, headphone/mic jack
Optional nano‑SIM slot (even in Wi‑Fi only SKUs) .
Business Features & Security
Security: Includes HP Sure Sense (AI-based malware protection from BIOS up) and robust BIOS-level defenses .
Typing Experience: A top-tier keyboard, quiet yet responsive, with an integrated TrackPoint-style nub, praised in multiple reviews .
Eco-Friendly: EPEAT Gold rated for reduced environmental impact .
Upgradeability
Supports up to 64 GB RAM and upgradable storage — an increasingly rare feature in premium business laptops .
Thunderbolt 3 supports docking, though limitations exist (e.g. dual 4K monitor setups may need two ports) .
Pros & Cons
Pros
Premium, durable build and lightweight chassis
Excellent keyboard and touchpad + TrackPoint
Bright, accurate IPS display
Strong battery life (~10 hrs)
Business-level security and LTE/Wi‑Fi 6 support
Good upgrade paths (RAM, SSD)
General Specifications
- Model: HP EliteBook 840 G7
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
- Dimensions: 12.74 x 8.45 x 0.7 inches (323.8 x 214.6 x 17.9 mm)
- Weight: Approximately 1.35 kg (3 lbs)
Display
- Screen Size: 14 inches
- Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080)
- Display Type: Anti-glare, LED-backlit
- Brightness: Up to 250 nits
Processor
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10210U (10th Gen)
- Base Clock Speed: 1.6 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 4.2 GHz)
- Cores: Quad-core, 8 threads
Graphics
- GPU: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
Memory
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
Storage
- Storage: 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Ports and Connectivity
- USB Ports:
- 2 x USB-A 3.1 Gen 1
- 2 x USB-C with Thunderbolt 3
- Other Ports:
- HDMI 1.4b
- Combo audio jack (3.5 mm)
- RJ-45 Ethernet port
- Network:
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth 5.0
Battery
- Battery Type: 3-cell, 53 Whr Li-ion
Keyboard and Input
- Keyboard: Backlit, spill-resistant
- Pointing Device: Multi-touch touchpad
Audio
- Speakers: Stereo speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen
- Microphone: Dual-array microphones
Security Features
- Fingerprint Reader
- IR camera for Windows Hello
- TPM 2.0
- HP Sure Start Gen6
Features
- Durable aluminum chassis
- Lightweight design for portability
- Enterprise-grade security features
Reviews
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